Tell us about your background. I started with a large design & engineering consultancy when I was 18 years old in London UK as a pre-university trainee. I worked there each summer before graduation from University of Manchester, then returned to carry working with them for many more years in London and San Francisco. What drew you to Harris? What makes you stay? I was drawn to Harris through the collaborative approach I’d experienced with the ...
Read More Tell us about your background. How did you get your start in construction/service/BAS? What drew you to the industry? "I grew up around the mechanical/plumbing industry, working as a helper, shop hand and estimator while going through school at UW - Madison. I learned a ton from project managers, field FM and my dad. Back then, I ...
Read More This project for the US Army Corp of Engineers consisted of design and construction of an existing barracks building. The building was converted into administrative space for a designated end user. The design and construction included demolition of all existing engineering systems. Demolition of the existing architectural systems included the roof, exterior doors, and windows. This project also included design and construction of completely new engineering systems to include site work, HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, electrical, communication, and structural ...
Read More The Pepco Waterfront Substation project was a new substation installation for the Potomac Electric Power Company of Washington, D.C. It was a design-assist job with Coakley Williams Construction and their mechanical engineer, META Engineers. The building had to be designed to house and accommodate a new ABB turbine technology that Pepco was using to make power with a smaller footprint than their traditional power plants. The site in Southeast Washington, D.C. was selected because of its proximity ...
Read More Harris partnered with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota (BCBS) to complete a building automation retrofit for two buildings on the Blue Cross campus in Eagan, Minnesota. In addition to the automation upgrades, Harris also provided JACE and graphic updates for 11 additional buildings. The project was based on an aggressive schedule to limit disruption.
To ensure client satisfaction, Harris established open communications and a full understanding of the long-term vision BCBS had for the building automation system. ...
Read More (ST. PAUL, Minn.) – After 31 years at Harris, Greg Donley, senior vice president + general manager, is retiring. Donley’s impact on the leading national mechanical contractor is palpable. His service and influence at Harris started in 2005 with Donley playing an instrumental role when Harris acquired HiMEC, Inc., a full-service mechanical contractor based in Rochester, Minn., where Donley served as a part of the leadership team. His dedication, knowledge and leadership continued during his tenure as he served in leadership roles across ...
Read More (ST. PAUL, Minn.) Harris, a leading mechanical contractor, has acquired Emtech Incorporated, a Northern Virginia-based building automation company. With the acquisition, Harris will extend its workforce throughout the Mid-Atlantic. For more than 41 years, Emtech has provided full-service building automation in the Virginia and DC metro area. Specializing in Niagara, Honeywell, EasyIO and Johnson Controls, its team provides engineering and design, programming, integration, ...
Read More (ST. PAUL, Minn.) – Harris, a leading national mechanical contractor, announced today that it has earned the 2024 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence recognition for Innovation, Leadership and Compensation & Benefits. Top Workplaces offers multiple national awards, like USA, Industry and Culture Excellence throughout the year. Their ...
Read More (ST. PAUL, Minn.) – Harris has released the latest video in its “The REEL Harris” series. Focusing on its Construction expertise, the leading mechanical contractor incorporates behind-the-scenes video and employee interviews into the piece to demonstrate its work and safety efforts at jobsites and Harris offices across the country. Leaders offer insight into how Harris works to provide the best solutions, the best value and pushes the limits of innovation. “People come to Harris ...
Read More (ST. PAUL, Minn.) – Harris has earned the 2024 Top Workplaces USA award. This is the second year in a row that the leading national mechanical contractor has been named to the Top Workplaces list. “We’re honored to be recognized as a Top Workplace in 2024,” says Michel Michno, CEO. “...
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